Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Black man freed by DNA test after 38 years in US prison for wrongful murder conviction
A Black man who spent nearly four decades in prison for a murder he did not commit was released in the state of California on Friday after DNA tests showed he was not the killer.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Chinese national sentenced to US prison after pleading guilty to stealing trade secrets
Xiang Haitao pleaded guilty in Missouri federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit economic espionage.
Fri Apr 08 2022
US prison rejects parole for Lennon assassin for 9th time
Mark David Chapman, who murdered former Beatles legend John Lennon, has been denied parole for a ninth time, New York state prison officials said on Monday.
Fri Sep 16 2016
New commander takes over at Guantanamo
A new commander took charge Wednesday at Guantanamo, the US prison for terror suspects that US President Barack Obama has tried in vain to close.
Thu Nov 05 2015
Japan's Mitsubishi apologises to US prisoners of war
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials made a landmark apology to US prisoners of war forced to work in its mines during World War II, seven decades after the conflict.
Mon Jul 20 2015
Osama's son-in-law sentenced to life in US prison
The 48-year-old Kuwaiti was found guilty on March 26 of plotting to kill Americans and providing material support to terrorists.
Wed Sep 24 2014
Egypt's Morsi to urge Obama to free blind sheikh
Mohamed Morsi plans to meet US President Barack Obama and raise the case of Omar Abdul Rahman who is serving a life sentence in a US prison.
Mon Jan 07 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024